New Movie Friday – Bandslam! District 9! The Time Traveler’s Wife!
August 14, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Plenty of new movies in theaters this weekend. Something for everyone!
District 9 (R). Aliens become refugees in South Africa, where they’re kept isolated from any human contact. Only one guy can activate their weapons, but he becomes hunted and seeks refuge in … District 9. [producer Peter Jackson video] [Official Site]
The Time Traveler’s Wife (PG-13). Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana star in this weep-fest about a guy who suffers from a rare genetic disorder which causes him to drift back and forth through time. Take a box of Kleenex with you. [Official Site]
Bandslam (PG). Vanessa Hudgens, Gaelan Connell, and Aly Michalka star in this teen movie about a battle of the bands. [Film Gecko Preview] [Official Site]
Ponyo (G). I’ve heard nothing but good things about this animated Japanese film featuring the voices of Cate Blanchett, Noah Cyrus, and Matt Damon. It’s the story of an overeager goldfish and her quest to become human. [Official Site]
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (R). Jeremy Piven stars in this crude flick about a guy who’s asked to save an ailing car dealership from bankruptcy. But he doesn’t expect to find his soulmate and fall in love. [Official Site]
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